About Our Booking Process
Transparency, from Zoom chat to payment links
Blue Noun holidays aren’t booked in quite the same way as most holidays.
That’s because they aren’t quite the same.
You’re not simply choosing dates and paying online. You’re choosing to spend a week in someone else’s country, using another language, often travelling alone, and hoping you’ll feel comfortable enough to enjoy it.
We think that’s too important to leave to a booking form.
Instead, we begin with a conversation.
Our booking process is designed to help both of us decide whether Blue Noun is the right fit. It gives you plenty of opportunity to ask questions, understand how everything works, and get to know the person who’ll be supporting you throughout your holiday.
For us, the planning is already part of the experience.
How to Book Your English-Speaking Holiday in Scotland in 6 steps
Step 1: Book Your No-Commitment Video Call
Chose a time & date convenient for you.
Step 2: A Quick Questionnaire
Before your call, you complete a quick questionnaire. It asks about allergies, travel dates, fitness level, and accommodation preferences.
Step 3: Enjoy Your Video Call
It all starts with a free Discovery Call, where we chat to see if we’re a good fit. You get to ask anything, and more importantly, see if you enjoy talking with me — because that’s the heart of your experience.
Step 4: Check our Ts &Cs
We have Terms and Conditions to protect you, our other clients, our community and ourselves.
Step 5. An Invitation to Confirm
I confirm your dates and accommodation and send you the first payment link.
At this stage, I can give you an outline of some proposed activities, but not all.
Step 6. We Plan - Together
Between now and your holiday, we stay in touch on WhatsApp to co-create your experience, with some surprises still in store!
Step 7. A Hug at the Airport
By the time I meet you at Edinburgh Airport, you’ll know me.
The hug is not fake – it’s real joy that you are here – and we can finally get started with having fun.
The COnversation Begins
If Blue Noun could be a good fit, we’ll arrange a relaxed Zoom conversation.
This isn’t an English test or a sales call.
It’s simply an opportunity to meet, ask questions and experience what it feels like to speak English together.
It gives you a chance to see whether my coaching style and the atmosphere at Blue Noun feel right for you.
By the end of our conversation, you’ll have a much clearer picture of what your holiday could be like, and I’ll have started thinking about how to shape the week around you.
Still happy? Next…
Thinking Time
If it feels as though Blue Noun is the right fit, I’ll suggest a suitable set of dates and reserve them for you for seven days.
During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to think everything through without feeling rushed.
I’ll also begin making enquiries with our homestay hosts to find the best possible match for your visit. Finding the right host is an important part of your holiday, and I take time to consider personalities, interests, availability and practical details before confirming your accommodation.
Once we’re both happy, we’ll confirm your booking and your place in Scotland.
Lastly, payment options
Payment Plans
We’re happy to arrange a payment plan that spreads the cost of your holiday. In general, the final balance is due one month before your holiday begins.
Paying from Overseas
Most of our guests live outside the UK, so we normally use Wise payment links for international payments.
Wise offers secure international bank transfers with low fees and excellent exchange rates, helping to keep costs down for both you and Blue Noun.
If you would prefer to pay using your own bank’s international transfer service, that’s absolutely fine. However, any bank charges or transfer fees incurred are the responsibility of the sender.
We Want You to Feel Safe
Still Have Questions?
Choosing your holiday – and investing in your English – is a big decision.
We’ve answered many of the questions we’re asked most often in our frequently asked questions, but you’re always welcome to contact Ruth directly if there’s anything you’d like to ask.
The quickest way to reach us is by WhatsApp. No question is too small.
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Ready to Start the Conversation?
If you have any questions or think Blue Noun might be the right fit for you, I’d love to hear from you.
